North Central College Commencement 2023 Program

2023 ONE HUNDRED FIF T Y-EIGHTH

COMMENCEMENT May 7, 2023 l 12 p.m.

Residence Hall/Recreation Center

Processional*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Central College Graduation Band FACULTY MARSHALS Mary Galvan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing; Chairperson, Department of Management & Marketing Matthew Pons, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics; Chairperson, Department of Mathematics & Actuarial Science; Marie & Bernice Gantzert Professor in the Liberal Arts & Sciences Mary Beth Ressler, Ph.D., Professor of Education STUDENT MARSHALS Tessa DeJonge ’24 Jovany Hernandez ’24 Erica L. Johnson ’24 Devin Kenworthy ’24 Hailey Poe ’25

Helen Ruiz ’24 Talia Torosian ’24 Kaya Ward ’24 Laila Williams ’24

Invocation*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Eric Doolittle College Chaplain

Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna M. Carroll, Ed.D. Interim President

Presentation of Candidate for Emeritus Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá, A.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of English

Robert “Tad” Lehe, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy Emeritus

Representing the Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diego Ilan Mateo ’23 Presentation of Honorary Degree Recipient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marci J. Swede, Ph.D. Dean of the School of Education & Health Sciences

Doctor of Humane Letters Carmen I. Ayala, Ph.D. Commencement Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmen I. Ayala, Ph.D. Former State Superintendent of Education

College Awards

Presented by:

Gael D. Swing Award for Meritorious Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna M. Carroll Harold & Eva White First Citizen of the College Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Maynard Caliendo, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

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Mark A. Reid Student Leadership Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Brown, Ph.D.

The Class of 2023 Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgan Harmon ’23 Presentation of Candidates for Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá Presentation of Latin Honors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá Presentation of Diplomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna M. Carroll Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá Holly Humphrey ’79, M.D. Chair, Board of Trustees

Assisted by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katherine Norris Registrar

NAME READERS Theresa Christopher, OTD, OTR/L

John Stanley

Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Associate Professor of Communication

Mary Beth Ressler, Ph.D.

Michael Stefanik, Ph.D.

Professor of Education

Assistant Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience

Jennifer Smith, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English; Chair, Department of English

Congratulations from the City of Naperville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Honorable Scott Wehrli ’91 Mayor, City of Naperville

Alumni Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holly Humphrey ’79 Benediction* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeredie Sinzinkayo ’23 Singing of the Alma Mater*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All North Central is the school we love, To her we sing this praise, And from the East and from the West You hear the voices raise...

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Hail! Hail! North Central Hail!

Our Alma Mater true, We’ll always, always loyal be To you, to you, to you.

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HONOR ARY DEGREE Carmen I. Ayala, Ph.D. Former State Superintendent of Education As a visionary leader and equity-driven educator, Dr. Carmen Ayala has held a wide variety of roles in her 40-year education career.

Most recently, she completed four years as superintendent for the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), where she oversaw more than 850 districts across the state, serving more than two million students. She was the first woman and first person of color to serve as the permanent superintendent. During her tenure at ISBE, Ayala led nearly 4,000 schools through the COVID-19 pandemic, which included the implementation of remote education and the safe return of students to classrooms.

Prior to her arrival at ISBE, Ayala had served since 2012 as the superintendent of Berwyn North School District 98, where she steadily turned around lower-performing schools.

Additionally, Ayala served as an assistant superintendent in Plainfield District 202; as a director in Community Consolidated School District 300; and as an assistant superintendent, director of bilingual services and teacher at the Aurora East School District 131. She began her career in education as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools.

Throughout her career, Ayala has received multiple honors, including: 2023 Friend of Education Award from the Illinois Education Association; 2022 Women of Valor Award from the Simon Wiesenthal Center; 2020 Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Distinguished Woman Education Award; 2019 Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents Leaders in Education: Latinx Impact Award; 2018 Leadership Award; and 2002 Excellence in Education Award from the League of Latin American Citizens; as well as the 2002 Kane County Distinguished Educator Award.

Ayala has held positions on numerous boards and committees.

She is an avid educator and has worked to champion equitable funding and to increase resources for English language learners.

Ayala received her bachelor of arts degree from Mundelein College, her MBA from Dominican University, and her Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy studies from Loyola University Chicago.

OUTSTANDING SENIORS Each year at Honors Convocation, North Central College names its Outstanding Seniors.

Angel Tovar ’23

Molly Whitlock ’23

Chicago, Illinois Angel Tovar ’23, a psychology major, has exemplified excellence and leadership inside and outside the classroom. A student, researcher, mentor, public speaker, and singer, she has devoted time to her studies and being a positive role model to those around her. Engaged in campus issues and activities, she has helped build a stronger community on campus by showing up with her warm-hearted and uplifting disposition.

Batavia, Illinois A student in the Honors Program, Molly Whitlock ‘23 has majored in accounting and environmental studies. Her choice of the two disciplines was driven by her desire to be a compassionate citizen. Her honors thesis was titled: “Towards a Sustainable Future: Carbon Pricing in the United States.”

While at North Central, Tovar has been a preceptor and a peer writing and speaking tutor. She was part of a research team for a project that has been accepted for presentation at a national psychology conference. At the same time, she displayed an unwavering commitment to her different roles on campus as a resident assistant, member of the Black Student Association, and Leadership, Ethics and Values fellow. Tovar shined on the forensics team, making history as a national finalist, and she shared her musical talent as a Voices of Praise Gospel Choir member. During her senior year, she served as the choir’s president. At the community level, she has been a student ambassador on the City of Naperville’s DEI Committee.

Tovar’s many meaningful contributions leave North Central a better place than when she arrived.

In addition to her scholarship, Whitlock has engaged in many student organizations during her time at North Central. Faculty describe her as a true servant-leader. She has been president of the Student Accounting Society and of the Blue Key Service Honor Society. She has been active all four years with Cardinal First, including as a mentor for other first-generation college students. She is a certified tax preparation volunteer for North Central’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and a volunteer with Green Scene. Above all, she is credited with building a culture of care and inclusivity in all her endeavors, inspiring others in the Cardinal family.

At the 2023 Honors Convocation, Whitlock was named the Outstanding Major in Accounting and received the Dr. Francine G. Navakas Student in Interdisciplinary Studies Award. After graduation, she will sit for the CPA exam and begin an accounting position with U.S. Cellular. #NCGrad2023

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FACULT Y EMERITUS Robert “Tad” Lehe, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy Emeritus Faculty Personnel Committee, as well as serving as co-chair of the creation of North Central’s Strategic Plan for 2007-2012.

For the past 40 years, Dr. Robert “Tad” Lehe has been an invaluable part of North Central College, known as part of the “edifice” — a pillar of the institution.

Lehe was recognized in 2013 with the Harold and Eva White First Citizen of the College Award, given to a member of the College community who exemplifies the best of North Central.

Lehe retired as a professor of philosophy and coordinator of the History of Ideas program. He first joined the North Central faculty in 1983 and was promoted to full professor in 1996. He specialized in the philosophy of religion and science and taught numerous courses in the history of philosophy, epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics.

Lehe is a dedicated scholar and author. His work includes the book “God, Science, and Religious Diversity: A Defense of Theism,” which advocates the coexistence between science and religion, as well as the validation of faith offered by the presence of numerous religions. He has also been published in numerous academic journals and presented at conferences across the country, from Northwestern University to the Asian Studies Development Program National Conference in Honolulu.

His recent research interests have included subjects like the problem of evil, the problem of divine hiddenness, religious pluralism, and the Buddhist-Christian dialogue.

Lehe always worked to bring the best out of his students, whether teaching classes, advising the College Scholars program, or helping to mold the College curriculum. Outside the classroom, he was a highly valued member of the faculty who embraced leadership thoughtfully and with composure, earning the trust of his colleagues. His positions included chair of the former Division of Human Thought and Behavior and of the

Lehe graduated from Wheaton College in 1971, went on to get an M.A. from Northern Illinois University in 1979, and received a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1980. He was a lecturer at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, for six years before coming to North Central.

AWARDS The Gael D. Swing Award for Meritorious Service The North Central College Gael D. Swing Award for Meritorious Service was established in tribute to the eighth president of North Central College, who died in 1990 just one month before completing his 15th year as president. Under President Swing’s leadership, the College substantially improved its physical facilities and financial condition while nearly tripling its enrollment; gained regional and national recognition for the quality of its academic programs, its faculty and its students; and instituted the Leadership, Ethics and Values Program. The Swing Award is presented at Commencement to recognize alumni, trustees and friends of North Central College whose service to the institution exemplifies the quality and integrity that were hallmarks of Gael D. Swing’s distinguished tenure as president of North Central College.

The Mark A. Reid Student Leadership Award

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The Mark A. Reid Student Leadership Award is named in honor of a young man who died in an automobile accident in 1984 during his term as president of the North Central College Student Association. The recipient of this annual award is determined by a vote of the senior class. It is presented at Commencement to a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability, served prominently as a positive influence in student affairs, encouraged active involvement of others in the life of the College community, and exemplified the qualities of citizenship associated with Mark A. Reid.

The Harold & Eva White First Citizen of the College Award The Harold and Eva White First Citizen of the College Award was created to recognize a member of the North Central College family—faculty, staff or student—who exemplifies the best of the College. Established in 1992, the award honors the “unique spirit and legacy” of longtime editors and publishers of The Naperville Sun, the late Harold and Eva White, both Class of 1935.

Harold and Eva White displayed a special spirit and responsible citizenship on campus and in the larger community. Through their caring editorship of The Naperville Sun over more than a half-century, their philanthropy and their generosity, they helped shape North Central College and Naperville.

Eva White was a member of North Central College’s Board of Trustees for 16 years and served as board secretary from 1986 until her death in 1990. She received an honorary doctor of letters degree in 1987. Harold White, who was named a North Central College Outstanding Alumnus in 1975, was awarded an honorary doctor of letters degree by the College in 1977 and was named an honorary trustee of the College in 1991. He passed away in 1993.

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Candidates for Graduation

Graduation Band

This program includes the names of candidates for degrees, for which they may be eligible, to be awarded in May, June, and August of 2023. However, inclusion in this program does not constitute evidence of completion of requirements for the degree. After the completion of final degree requirements has been verified by the Office of the Registrar, degrees will be formally conferred and students will receive their diplomas by mail.

Lawrence Van Oyen, Ph.D., Professor of Music, Director of Bands Before the opening announcement, the band will play “America the Beautiful” by S. A. Ward, arranged by Warren Baker. During the processional, the band will play “Proud Heritage” by William Latham and “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar, arranged by Clare Grundman. During the recessional, the band will play “First Suite in F” by Gustav Holst, “Lexington March” by Karl King, and “Host of Freedom” by Karl King.

The honors designations that are noted in this program reflect the student’s Fall 2022 academic achievements. The student’s diploma will reflect the final honors level.

FLUTE Nathaniel Anderson ’25 Natalie Carranza ’24 Cam Gugel ’26 Zoie Morack ’24 Jenna Roe* ’24 Ardis M. Roman ’24 Daniela Velazquez ’26 Olivia Wegner ’25

Commencement Committee Valla Coffman ’02 Aguilar Jeremy Borling ’02 Diane Bruce Connor Bangs ’19 / M ’22 Mary Bass M ’21 Stephen Maynard Caliendo Julie Carballo Eric Doolittle Kristin Geraty Tom Gill Jacob Imm Nancy Jensen Denise Kissee

Ashley Klco M ’18 James Kluckhohn Kim MacGregor Katherine Norris Wendy Pochocki Mary Reynolds Kimberly Salzbrunn Michelle Sheperd Amy Smith Marci Swede Henry Tran Natalie Vivacqua ’10 / M ’12 Julie Williams

OBOE Madeline Hill ’26 Rohin Kartik-Narayan* ’24 CLARINET Amelia Dubs ’26 Alexandra Ramirez* ’24 Anna Rojas ’26 Isabella Ruiz ’25

2023 Class Committee Morgan Harmon ’23 - Chair Samantha Crane ’23 Carly Nasman ’23

BASSOON Ruth Nicolalde ’26 Nicholas Quigley ’24 Ian Rosales ’25

Kelly Guagenti ’23 Sophia Summers ’23 Connor Riss ’23

Live Commencement Simulcast The video webcast of the ceremony and a copy of the program are available on the websites of the College (northcentralcollege.edu/commencement) and Naperville Community Television (nctv17.com). A video recording of the ceremony will be available on the College’s website and YouTube channel in the days following the event. The live audio broadcast of the Commencement ceremony is available on WONC-FM 89.1, the College’s award-winning radio station.

ALTO SAXOPHONE Lauren Gradle* ’24 Jenny Smith ’24 Camden Welarnder ’26 TENOR SAXOPHONE Tyler Schmitz ’25 BARITONE SAXOPHONE Tony Zajac ’25

For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing To accommodate those who are deaf and hard of hearing, Patti Shore Kaden will interpret North Central College’s 2023 Commencement ceremonies in American Sign Language. Her image will be projected onto the screens on each side of the stage.

FRENCH HORN Claudia Andrews* ’26 Shannon Blonski ’24 William Boze ’25 Kenadie Dawson ’26 Laura Krambeer ’24 Brighton Liese ’25 TRUMPET Cole Claffy Caroline Derango ’25 Ethan Dunk ’25 Lydia Johnson ’26 Fernando Padua ’26 Owen Przylucki ’26 Liliana Saucedo ’26 TROMBONE Dorian Chase* ’24 Payton Pugliese ’25 Hinata Tanaka ’25 EUPHONIUM Joseph Duncan ’25 Caly Simeone ’24 TUBA Mauricio Palma-Atilano* PERCUSSION Ryan Elliot ’25 Jesse Hudgins ’24 Colin Kampschroer ’24 Thomas Loeb ’24 Isabelle Loza ’26 Ryan Michel ’24 Maxine Ocampo ’25 Matt Strong ’26 Nicholas White ’26

*Section leader

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Simultaneous Spanish translation of this year’s Commencement ceremony is available via a limited number of special headsets.

Starting an hour prior to the ceremony start time, reserved headsets will be available for pickup at the table just inside the arena to the left (see map on last page of this program). ID will be retained until the headset is returned to the same location after graduation. If you did not reserve a headset in advance, you are welcome to stop by the table to see if any are available.

Audífonos para traducción de inglés a español está disponible para la ceremonia de graduación. Tenemos un número limitado de audífonos. Empezando una media hora antes de la ceremonia, audifonos estan disponsible en la entrada (vea mapa en la ultima pagina de este folleto). Favor de traer una forma de identificación cuando recojan los audífonos y se les regresará en la misma locación después de la graduación cuando regresen sus audífonos. Si no reservaron audífonos por avanzado, son bienvenidos en ir a la mesa y ver si hay unos disponibles para usar.

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Academic Regalia

International Participants

The pageantry and color of an academic convocation such as today’s Commencement come to us from early medieval times, when academic robes and regalia were adapted from ecclesiastical garb. Most robes were black to symbolize the democracy of scholarship, since they covered any dress indicating rank or social standing.

Sashes embroidered with international flags are being worn by students who have studied abroad while enrolled at North Central College. In addition, the flags next to the stage represent the home countries of international undergraduate students who are graduating today and countries where graduates studied abroad.

Three levels of academic achievement are represented by different types of gowns today. Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree is symbolized by the bachelor’s gown, made of black material with long, pointed sleeves. The master’s gown is black and is identified by its oblong sleeve, square at the end and sealed. Master’s degree recipients receive a hood edged in a color representing their degree: white for master of arts in liberal studies, higher education leadership, professional and creative writing, organizational leadership and sports leadership; light blue for education and instructional coaching; drab for business administration, financial management and human resource management; Rhodes blue for occupational therapy; and sage for athletic training.

Belarus Burundi China Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador France

Although some universities prescribe a solid color such as red or green for doctoral gowns, most in the United States are black.

Doctoral gowns have vertical stripes of velvet trim on each front facing, and crossbars of velvet on the sleeves. This trim may be black, or it may match the edging of the hood, which indicates the profession or field of major interest. These gowns have bellshaped sleeves.

The length and shape of the academic hood, and the width of its velvet edging, identify the level of the degree the wearer has earned, while the color of the velvet edging indicates the field or discipline in which the degree was granted.

Because members of the North Central College faculty completed their graduate work at many different educational institutions in this country and abroad, there will be a variety of raiment in today’s procession. Some degree holders wear no hood because their academic robe itself symbolizes the degree awarded.

For formal processions, members of North Central’s Board of Trustees wear doctoral gowns and hoods with a red and white lining to represent the College. The gown worn by Interim President Donna Carroll has a fourth crossbar of velvet on the sleeves, an honor granted only to the one who holds the rank of President of the College.

Caps, generally mortarboards with tassels, have their own significance. Some international degree holders wear special hats distinctive to their degree and institution. Master’s and bachelor’s tassels are black, while the doctorate tassel may be black or gold. Undergraduate students wearing gold tassels on their caps today are graduating with honors—cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude.

Seal & Presidential Medal

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The North Central College seal was designed in 1925 for Pfeiffer Hall to symbolize North Central’s early academic tradition: religion, signified by the lamp, and learning, represented by the book. The words “lux” and “veritas” mean “light” and “truth” in Latin.

The seal is featured on the presidential medallion, which is worn by the president in ceremonies involving academic regalia. The medallion reflects the president’s authority, responsibility and role as representative of the campus community. Cast in bronze, the medal is inscribed with the names and service dates of the College’s previous presidents.

Germany Greece Hungary India Ireland Italy Japan Macedonia

New Zealand Norway Puerto Rico Scotland Spain South Korea Sweden Taiwan

Tajikistan United Kingdom Uzbekistan Western Australia

Honor Cords College Scholar is a recognition awarded to those North Central students who have completed the College Scholars Honors Program, a rigorous curriculum that culminates in the completion of a senior honors thesis. A solid gold honor cord symbolizes the “excellence through community” that is this program’s motto.

In addition, select North Central College students have been inducted into national honor societies. The following lists those cord colors.

HONOR SOCIETY CORD COLORS Actuarial Science: Gamma Iota Sigma. . . . . . . . . . . . . Black and Gold Allied Health Professions: Alpha Eta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green Anthropology: Lambda Alpha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White and Gold Athletics: Chi Alpha Sigma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black and Gold Biology: Beta Beta Beta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red and Green Communication & Media Studies: Lambda Pi Eta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red and White Computer Science: Upsilon Pi Epsilon. . . . . . . . . . White and Maroon Economics: Omicron Delta Epsilon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue and Gold Education: Kappa Delta Pi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple and Green English: Sigma Tau Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red and Black Entrepreneurship: Sigma Nu Tau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green and Yellow Finance: Financial Management Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silver and Navy Blue First Generation: Alpha Alpha Alpha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue and Gray French: Pi Delta Phi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue, White and Red German: Delta Phi Alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black and Gold History: Phi Alpha Theta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red and Light Blue Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red and White Leadership: Blue Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Blue Management: Sigma Beta Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green and Yellow Marketing: Mu Kappa Tau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Blue Mathematics: Pi Mu Epsilon. . . . . . . . . . . . Violet, Gold and Lavender Modern & Classical Languages: Phi Sigma Iota. . . . . Purple and White Neuroscience: Nu Rho Psi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black and Gold Political Science: Pi Sigma Alpha. . . . . . . . . . . . Black, Red and White Psychology: Psi Chi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gold and Blue Sociology: Alpha Kappa Delta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turquoise Blue Spanish: Sigma Delta Pi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gold and Red Transfer Students: Tau Sigma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gold and Maroon Veteran/U.S. Military. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red, White and Blue

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MASTER OF ARTS IN LIBER AL STUDIES Nicole Hankes* Walworth, Wisconsin

MASTER OF ARTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION LE ADERSHIP Bashaer S. Diab Prospect Heights, Illinois

Jacob Robert Hubbard Lindenhurst, Illinois

Alissa A. Orozco Mendota, Illinois

Ashley N. Seaman Naperville, Illinois

Karen Elaine Lauro Eckhart Lombard, Illinois

Keri Pualani Yamamoto-Iong Machesney Park, Illinois

Gregory Pateras Mount Prospect, Illinois

Alexander Jeffrey Sorenson Dunlap, Illinois

Lorraine B. Kucharski Wilmington, Illinois

Elizabeth April Rodriguez Elmwood Park, Illinois

MASTER OF ARTS IN ORGANIZ ATIONAL LE ADERSHIP Javier Alaniz Chicago, Illinois

William R. Hrubes Nashville, Tennessee

Wendy Elizabeth Rose Naperville, Illinois

Natosha E. Burton Aurora, Illinois

Dana Lynn Billick O’Donoghue Carol Stream, Illinois

Rudy Alexis Ruiz Des Plaines, Illinois

Oscar Casas Chicago, Illinois

Rebecca Bernadette Rimkus Chicago, Illinois

Mitrese Renee Smith Kewanee, Illinois

Nicole Vrabec Minooka, Illinois

MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Ovier Campbell* Batavia, Illinois

Ismet Jasmin Mehmeti Addison, Illinois

Maria J. Hernandez Montgomery, Illinois

Meghan M. Morales Plainfield, Illinois

Daniel Joseph Stoll Milan, Ohio

MASTER OF ARTS IN SPORT LE ADERSHIP Michael H. Connolly Woodstock, Georgia

Taiah Klade Gallisath Machesney Park, Illinois

Zachary Francis Pell Joliet, Illinois

Matthew R. Eaker Schaumburg, Illinois

Lisa Harwardt Lake Zurich, Illinois

Anne Grace Timm Crystal Lake, Illinois

*Degree to be awarded later.

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Grant Louis Zamin Gurnee, Illinois

MASTER OF ATHLE TIC TR AINING Emily Ann Blomquist Chicago, Illinois

Morgan N. Currie Monee, Illinois

Emily Rose Miehlke Palatine, Illinois

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTR ATION Ryan M. Behling* Itasca, Illinois

Drew W. Gray* Rock Falls, Illinois

Robert F. Marinec Alsip, Illinois

Justin C. Scherer Colorado Springs, Colorado

Alexandria L. Brummer Effingham, Illinois

Kara Elizabeth Kots New Lenox, Illinois

Izel G. Michel Carol Stream, Illinois

Wyatt M. Strahan Dallas, Texas

Connor Shane Christman Noblesville, Indiana

Joshua D. Manis Bolingbrook, Illinois

Wendy J. Proulx Plainfield, Illinois

Ashley Christine Marcano Channahon, Illinois

Mary Robertson Orland Park, Illinois

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LE ADERSHIP Anne Lovinelli Blank Naperville, Illinois

Krystal M. England Schaumburg, Illinois

Kelly Matthes Engel Chicago, Illinois

Julianna A. Scarcelli* Channahon, Illinois

Heather Nicole Bleck Homer Glen, Illinois

Megan L. Gailey* Oswego, Illinois

Daniel Patrick McFarron Naperville, Illinois

Christopher Paul Schroeder Berwyn, Illinois

Danielle R. Bongiorno Downers Grove, Illinois

Nicole Ashley Grojean* Plainfield, Illinois

John Joseph Nickas St. Charles, Illinois

Nakita L. Stewart Aurora, Illinois

Carli M. Boryszewski Itasca, Illinois

Margaret Baker Hanley Lombard, Illinois

Joe Nikkel Naperville, Illinois

Kristine Elizabeth Trygg St. Charles, Illinois

Lisa Marie Case St. Charles, Illinois

Adam M. Hansen Downers Grove, Illinois

Alyssa Parma* Geneva, Illinois

Melissa M. Wilson Naperville, Illinois

Sarah E. Davies-Dymanus Plainfield, Illinois

Laura Anne Heavey Elgin, Illinois

Matthew F. Pilmer* Aurora, Illinois

Nicole Ann Wren Wheaton, Illinois

Sean Dermody Plainfield, Illinois

Neil Hummer Oswego, Illinois

Rachel Aleah Pinkepank Batavia, Illinois

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING

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Rhonda McKeever* Yorkville, Illinois

MASTER OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Mohammad Rafi Safari Aurora, Illinois

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*Degree to be awarded later.

MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THER APY Wendy Karina Ambrocio Urbina* Elmwood Park, Illinois Isabel Grace Azmani* Hales Corners, Wisconsin Olivia Boduch* Arlington Heights, Illinois Alea Rae Charlier* Cary, Illinois Morgan Marie Dapkus* Orland Park, Illinois Victoria N. Dejager* Peotone, Illinois Savannah Victoria Del Toro* Yorkville, Illinois Allison Paige Fair* Skokie, Illinois Acacia G. Fisher* Plainfield, Illinois Cassidy Renee Garland* St. Charles, Illinois Shianne Lea Gilbert* Lakeview, Michigan Tyler Rose Gorman* Grant Park, Illinois

Maggie E. Henseler* Wheaton, Illinois

Katherine M. Lively* La Grange, Illinois

Alexia Quiroz* Oak Brook, Illinois

Carli L. Hix* Aurora, Illinois

Drew K. McCarthy* Murrieta, California

Chelsea Reiser* Springfield, Illinois

Madison Olivia Hutson* Normal, Illinois

Bailey Marie Milet* Plainfield, Illinois

Nicole J. Rivera* Bolingbrook, Illinois

Nicole Noelle Hutson* Minooka, Illinois

Makenzie E. Miller* Plainfield, Illinois

Allison Nicole Shirley* Oglesby, Illinois

Caitlyn Elise Jablonski* Spring Valley, Illinois

Giedre Motuzyte* Downers Grove, Illinois

Ivana Skokna* Chicago, Illinois

Jenna W. Kloster* Belvidere, Illinois

Paige B. Nadherny* Naperville, Illinois

Samantha Belle Thompson* Ottawa, Illinois

Jayme Gail Koop* Littleton, Colorado

Caitlin Nicole Newman* Wheaton, Illinois

Jessica Marie Zadorozny* Tinley Park, Illinois

Alexis M. Kosiek* Frankfort, Illinois

Allea Rose Noren* Naperville, Illinois

Veronica Rose Zahn* Naperville, Illinois

Serene Salemah Labadi* Cortland, Illinois

Kelsie Elizabeth Olsen* Poplar Grove, Illinois

Jacqueline Nicole Zawada* Des Plaines, Illinois

Allison Marguerite Lanzotti* Springfield, Illinois

Steffany Kathleen Pershey* Minooka, Illinois

Thalia Lechuga* Chicago, Illinois

Elizabeth Catherine Peruba* Peru, Illinois Elena Presta* Schaumburg, Illinois

*Degree to be awarded later.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS Gabriel A. Aguado Rodriguez Gurabo, Puerto Rico Environmental Studies: Society and the Environment Elizabeth Christine Akers Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Indianapolis, Indiana Musical Theatre Hunter Roman Akiyoshi Magna Cum Laude Downers Grove, Illinois Global Studies Camille Alanis Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Psychology

Michelle Julia Boban New Lenox, Illinois Psychology

Ethan James Card Winfield, Illinois Philosophy

Nadia Anne Baraglia Cum Laude Belvidere, Illinois Sociology Psychology

Emmanuel J. Borishade Summa Cum Laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Computer Science

Madelynn Kay Carney Cum Laude Batavia, Illinois Psychology

Kathryn A. Borneman Summa Cum Laude Wheaton, Illinois Psychology

Angelica Mae Carrillo Roselle, Illinois Organizational Communication

Taylor Rose Bartels Cum Laude College Scholar Braceville, Illinois Psychology Brittany Ann Battaglia Cum Laude Warrenville, Illinois Psychology Philosophy

David Alfaro Magna Cum Laude Romeoville, Illinois Humanities Psychology

Jessica R. Beier College Scholar Aurora, Illinois Computer Science

Imaan Arif Ali Magna Cum Laude Warrenville, Illinois Writing

Yvette Beltran Addison, Illinois Psychology Spanish

Demie Marie Anderson Cum Laude Batavia, Illinois Musical Theatre Theatre: Acting

Cameron John Benes Wheaton, Illinois Graphic Design

Nicholas M. Andreozzi Elk Grove Village, Illinois Mathematics Secondary Education Carolina Aponte Crespo* Oswego, Illinois Sociology Grace Arnold Sugar Grove, Illinois Sport Management: Digital Marketing Kristin Lee Arvanites Cum Laude College Scholar South Elgin, Illinois Design #NCGrad2023

Cody Ray Baldridge Morris, Illinois Sociology

Rionna Nijah Atwood Wheaton, Illinois Psychology

Brittany Dawn Benson Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Sociology Athena Hope Bielawski Magna Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Health Science Mana Bighash Batavia, Illinois Communication Studies Jacob Rian Bishop Hanover Park, Illinois Social Science/History Secondary Education Bailey Marie Bloom Elk Grove Village, Illinois Biology: Health Professions Alex Parker Blundon* Franklin, Wisconsin Sociology

Samuel Bostwick Magna Cum Laude Downers Grove, Illinois Writing Kara Leann Brace Magna Cum Laude Huntley, Illinois Literature Amber Rose Braun Joliet, Illinois Psychology Cynthia J. Brennan Summa Cum Laude Woodridge, Illinois Elementary Education Madison R. Brotherton Magna Cum Laude Plainfield, Illinois Organizational Communication Faith Elizabeth Brouwer Summa Cum Laude Woodridge, Illinois Social Science/History Secondary Education Mark Joseph Bucaro Jr. Naperville, Illinois Computer Science Katherine Burgos Naperville, Illinois Anthropology Darius Byrd Bolingbrook, Illinois Journalism Katelyn Marie Byrne Oak Lawn, Illinois Psychology Neuroscience: Behavioral

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Carly Kathleen Casper Magna Cum Laude Batavia, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science and the Environment Biology: Biology Professions Lauren Michelle Casper Summa Cum Laude Batavia, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science and the Environment Biology: Biology Professions Cole P. Cervantes Griffith, Indiana Sport Management: General Business Sydney L. Chmielewski* Magna Cum Laude Round Lake, Illinois Psychology Olivia S. Cichowlas Magna Cum Laude Rolling Meadows, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science and the Environment Rickie G. Clark* Brownsburg, Indiana Communication Studies Sharmore O. Clark* Oak Park, Illinois Sport Management Carley Ann Cobb* Naperville, Illinois Psychology Tatiana Lee Cooper Magna Cum Laude Schaumburg, Illinois Psychology

*Degree to be awarded later.

Ryan M. Creevy Glen Ellyn, Illinois Sport Management

Natalie Hope Dutridge* Naperville, Illinois Literature

Colleen Shannon Crosby Mount Prospect, Illinois Psychology

Rebecca Marie Edler Summa Cum Laude Lena, Illinois Elementary Education

Shea A. Cupples Normal, Illinois Sport Management: General Business Eve Moriah Cyncar Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Oswego, Illinois Psychology Philosophy Andria M. Davis Cum Laude Lombard, Illinois Psychology Neuroscience: Behavioral Julia May De Guzman Magna Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Elementary Education Abigail Marie Dietschweiler Warrenville, Illinois Organizational Communication Matthew Stephen Dignan Darien, Illinois Social Entrepreneurship Elizabeth Doak Magna Cum Laude Edwardsville, Illinois Health Science Sara Maria Donis Summa Cum Laude College Scholar St. Charles, Illinois Graphic Design

Molly Kathryn Fisher Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Morris, Illinois Literature Erick O. Flores Plainfield, Illinois Music

William R. Ellinghaus III* Plainfield, Illinois Mathematics Secondary Education

Samantha Gayle Fogt Magna Cum Laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Psychology

Zoe Elizabeth Ellis Montgomery, Illinois Writing

Addison Victoria Fox Magna Cum Laude Bourbonnais, Illinois Chinese

Jeffrey Michael Erl Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Glen Ellyn, Illinois Psychology Evelyn Escobedo Aurora, Illinois Organizational Communication Samuel I. Essex Three Rivers, Michigan Sport Management Brianna Melody Evers Rolling Meadows, Illinois Communication Studies Tianna Marie Farias Cum Laude Westchester, Illinois Journalism Fredy Favela Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Biology: Health Professions Alexis Ferreira Romeoville, Illinois Political Science

Jackie Drover Plainfield, Illinois History

Corinthian Rafie Fields Chicago, Illinois Sport Management

Avalon Grace Dufkis Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Naperville, Illinois Elementary Education

Daniel Scott Finnegan Cum Laude Wheaton, Illinois Music Performance: Instrumental

Anna M. Fox Cum Laude Batavia, Illinois Sport Management: Digital Marketing Laura M. Fox Magna Cum Laude Batavia, Illinois Elementary Education Claire Meade Frederick Lisle, Illinois Organizational Communication Kaitlin E. Freundt Summa Cum Laude Montgomery, Illinois Elementary Education Kylee Elizabeth Frey Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Lakemoor, Illinois Psychology Trevor Michael Frueh North Aurora, Illinois Theatre: Acting Theatrical Design and Technology Bailee Victoria Fyock German Valley, Illinois Musical Theatre

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Daniel Alexander Gard* Darien, Illinois History Charles Raven Gatbunton Magna Cum Laude Cortland, Illinois Education Studies: Elementary Garrett Francis Geraci* Naperville, Illinois Political Science Jakob Gerson Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Mathematics Emilie Jiang Yan Gibney* Geneva, Illinois Japanese Olga Giza Magna Cum Laude Darien, Illinois Biochemistry Jeffrey Adam Glatz Barrington, Illinois Sport Management: Digital Marketing Morolake Folasade Gòkè-Pariolá Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Kennesaw, Georgia Global Studies Caitlyn J. Golz* Hampshire, Illinois Organizational Communication Andrea Gonzalez Cum Laude Lisle, Illinois Elementary Education Sean David Gorman Palatine, Illinois Exercise Science Allison Emma Grady Summa Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Psychology *Degree to be awarded later.

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Braedon James Fyock Cum Laude German Valley, Illinois Computer Science

Allison Catherine Gammons Magna Cum Laude Glen Ellyn, Illinois History

Anthony Jude Grammich Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Downers Grove, Illinois Political Science Cory Michael Griffin Sandwich, Illinois Journalism Rachel C. Grimm Cum Laude Schaumburg, Illinois Graphic Design Natalie Grolmes Cum Laude College Scholar Lindenhurst, Illinois Psychology Jack H. Grupka Lake Villa, Illinois Journalism Kelly Kalea Guagenti Summa Cum Laude Elk Grove Village, Illinois Elementary Education Claire Nicole Haas Cum Laude Wheaton, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science and the Environment Genevieve Ann Hansen Magna Cum Laude Barrington, Illinois Philosophy Ethan Joseph Hansford Aurora, Illinois Exercise Science Xin Hargrove Summa Cum Laude Hebei Province, China Chinese Morgan Ariel Harmon Cum Laude Chicago, Illinois Sociology

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Jack Ryan Harrington Naperville, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Interactive Media Technology Hevannli Harris Chicago, Illinois Writing

James Christian Hart Magna Cum Laude Rochelle, Illinois Sport Management Kristian Henri Hernandez Evanston, Illinois Design Nathaniel Garrett Hertel Batavia, Illinois Economics Christopher Y. Hill Shaker Heights, Ohio Philosophy

Tabish Imran Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Carol Stream, Illinois Economics Griffith David Inskeep Summa Cum Laude Elmwood, Illinois Social Science/History Secondary Education Sean David Jacobs Cum Laude Buffalo Grove, Illinois Mathematics Secondary Education

Kyra Hoffman Magna Cum Laude Plainfield, Illinois Elementary Education

Emma Jeanne Jagodzinski Joliet, Illinois Psychology

Stephanie Rae Hogan Cum Laude Oswego, Illinois Social Entrepreneurship

Allison Stahr Jensen Cum Laude Tinley Park, Illinois Elementary Education

Abigail R. Hohman* Cum Laude Elmhurst, Illinois Psychology

Madison Lorraine Jensen Magna Cum Laude McHenry, Illinois Elementary Education

Joshua Raymond House* Rockford, Illinois Psychology Neuroscience: Behavioral

Alancheá Johnson Chicago, Illinois Communication Studies

Marija Hristovska Cum Laude Bitola, Macedonia Graphic Design Matthew David Hulsey Summa Cum Laude St. Charles, Illinois Sport Management: General Business Olivia Grace Hurt Summa Cum Laude Elmhurst, Illinois Graphic Design Thanh T. Huynh Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Peru, Illinois East Asian Studies Japanese

Starla Sirena Journet Chicago, Illinois Sociology Jacob Samuel Kadolph South Elgin, Illinois Mathematics Secondary Education Nanami Kanda Miyagi, Japan Global Studies Sarina Lynn Keene Aurora, Illinois Health Science Jason Benjamin Kehr Romeoville, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental Secondary Education

Tami A. Kidd-Brown Magna Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Studio Art Kaitlin R. Kirsch Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Sanford, Florida Studio Art Emily Jayne Kittell Magna Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Convergent-Media Brian Kizer* Bartlett, Illinois Economics Macy Alexa Klein* Fort Collins, Colorado Sport Management: General Business Charles Steven Klemm Cum Laude Darien, Illinois Elementary Education Hannah Grace Kohl Cum Laude New Lenox, Illinois Political Science Grace Caroline Kokoris Summa Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Sociology Amir Komatsuzaki Ibaraki, Japan Psychology Megan Marie Kordik Magna Cum Laude West Chicago, Illinois Musical Theatre Interactive Media Studies: Convergent-Media Augusta E. Krawczyk Cum Laude Montgomery, Illinois Studio Art

William Kettelkamp* Taylorville, Illinois Social Science/History Secondary Education

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*Degree to be awarded later.

McKenna L. Kreiling Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Aurora, Illinois Theatre: Directing and Dramaturgy Theatrical Design and Technology Amber Marie Kulpinski Summa Cum Laude Darien, Illinois Psychology Neuroscience: Behavioral Luke Richard Kwiatkowski Summa Cum Laude Round Lake Beach, Illinois Social Science/History Secondary Education Lauren Olivia Larsen Summa Cum Laude Minooka, Illinois Psychology Jack S. Lasater Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Graphic Design Matthew D. Laws Summa Cum Laude Rock Falls, Illinois Sociology Katelyn M. Lawyer Batavia, Illinois Psychology Christiana Patricia Lenzer Magna Cum Laude Schnecksville, Pennsylvania Biology: Health Professions Daniel Lester* Vernon Hills, Illinois Organizational Communication Camryn Liberio Cum Laude Villa Park, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science and the Environment Mayra Alejandra Lopez Chicago, Illinois Sociology

Emily J. Meier Summa Cum Laude Oswego, Illinois Elementary Education

Samantha Marie Lorenz Summa Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Psychology

Lili Jin Melvin Cum Laude Suzhou, China Chinese Secondary Education

Megan Elizabeth Mackowiak Batavia, Illinois English Studies Secondary Education

Brianna Marie Mendoza Cum Laude Woodridge, Illinois English Education Secondary Education

Cristian Madrigal Marseilles, Illinois Political Science Isabella Nicole Mahoney Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Oswego, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Interactive Media Technology Yelena Ivanovna Makoyed Sacramento, California Psychology Jordan Mark Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Journalism Olivia Rose Martin Cum Laude Hoffman Estates, Illinois Psychology Social Entrepreneurship Caezar Martinez College Scholar Washington, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science and the Environment Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Berwyn, Illinois Journalism

Kathryn Elizabeth Mendyk Cum Laude Carol Stream, Illinois Health Science Jacob A. Mersch Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Downers Grove, Illinois Political Science Claire Elizabeth Mikulcik Summa Cum Laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Social Sciences Political Science Isabelle Katherine Miller Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Plainfield, Illinois Neuroscience: Behavioral Jacob D. Miller Effingham, Illinois Psychology Kathleen Noel Minelli Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Newark, Illinois Writing Mianté B. Mitchell Bolingbrook, Illinois Graphic Design

Amber L. Maurer Fairbury, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science and the Environment

Ayako Miyauchi Tokyo, Japan Musical Theatre

Tricia Abigail McKenzie Summa Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Musical Theatre

Dylan Jeffrey Mlinarich Elgin, Illinois Environmental Studies: Society and the Environment

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Trevor R. Mohrmann Summa Cum Laude College Scholar Bolingbrook, Illinois Political Science Emaan Mariam Mohsinuddin College Scholar Aurora, Illinois Psychology Neuroscience: Behavioral Jack Douglas Moran Rosemount, Minnesota Economics Cristian Moreno Romeoville, Illinois Psychology Caitlin Shannon Mourek Cum Laude Geneva, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Convergent-Media Gracen D. Mylott Magna Cum Laude Elgin, Illinois Graphic Design Carly G. Nasman Naperville, Illinois Psychology Bradley Thomas Novak Cum Laude Wheaton, Illinois Graphic Design Lindsey Bea Novak Summa Cum Laude Lombard, Illinois Psychology Taylor Nicole Novotny Cum Laude Yorkville, Illinois Psychology Meghan Elizabeth O’Leary Cum Laude Joliet, Illinois Psychology Sociology Jack H. Oberli Cum Laude Lombard, Illinois Economics

*Degree to be awarded later.

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Stephanie Lopez Romeoville, Illinois Music Education: Choral Secondary Education

Maria Navarra LoPresti Summa Cum Laude Hinsdale, Illinois Sociology

Ryan Bennett Ohlsen Cum Laude Evansville, Indiana Accounting

Neila Petrovic Cum Laude Wheaton, Illinois Psychology

Jimmy Oropeza Wheeling, Illinois Political Science

De’Janae L. Phillips College Scholar Chicago, Illinois Psychology

Avante M. Rivers* Rockford, Illinois Sport Management

Madelyn C. Pickering* Buffalo Grove, Illinois Psychology

Lauren Guadalupe Rodríguez Aurora, Illinois Psychology

Chrisla Pierre Immokalee, Florida Marketing

Nikki Elaine Rong Schaumburg, Illinois Psychology

Fredlyn Pierre Louis Cum Laude Immokalee, Florida Journalism

Madison Michele Rousseau Summa Cum Laude Round Lake, Illinois Psychology Neuroscience: Behavioral

Ulisses Ortiz Aurora, Illinois Theatrical Design and Technology Hannah Rose Osborn Magna Cum Laude Joliet, Illinois Psychology Sociology Katherine Bird Owczarski Glen Ellyn, Illinois Organizational Communication Malea Nicole Palahniuk Springfield, Oregon Health Science Keely N. Parker* Andalusia, Illinois Environmental Studies: Sustainability Alexia Victoria Patino Aurora, Illinois Japanese Global Studies James August Patock New Lenox, Illinois Sport Management: General Business Megan N. Pease Elgin, Illinois Sociology Emily Ann Pesce Magna Cum Laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Theatre: Acting Anastazja Wiktoria Petersen* Batavia, Illinois Anthropology

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John T. Peterson Magna Cum Laude Harvard, Illinois Sport Management: Digital Marketing

Alyssa Violette Pipkin Heimbach Yorkville, Illinois Psychology Robert C. Precin Manteno, Illinois Sociology George Roger Queisser* Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Environmental Studies: Society and the Environment Hayden Wava Ragatz Elburn, Illinois Finance Jack A. Redmond Naperville, Illinois Political Science Rebecca Elizabeth Reeder Joliet, Illinois Health Science Sociology Jacob Alexander Rehling Cum Laude Elmhurst, Illinois Musical Theatre Theatre: Acting Karen Sitlaly Reyes Santos Cum Laude Immokalee, Florida Health Science Jillian Marie Richer Lombard, Illinois Psychology

Grey Maleficent May Riedl* Chicago, Illinois Biology: Biology Professions Environmental Studies: Science and the Environment

Megan Louise Sands* Cum Laude Romeoville, Illinois Anthropology Victoria Anne Sanguinetti Cum Laude Wheaton, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental Secondary Education Nanci Ixcela Sarmiento Merino Highwood, Illinois Political Science Gwenyth Savino Lockport, Illinois Psychology Richard Marat Schatz College Scholar Carol Stream, Illinois Psychology

Brianna Melody Roy Summa Cum Laude Winfield, Illinois Studio Art

Zachary D. Schedel Bolingbrook, Illinois Graphic Design

Kristin Jordi Roy-Chowdhury Magna Cum Laude Streamwood, Illinois Journalism

Samantha Kay Schutte Glen Ellyn, Illinois Environmental Studies: Society and the Environment

Nicolas Robert Rummell Cum Laude Gilberts, Illinois Sport Management

Samantha Nicole Sczurek* Orland Park, Illinois Graphic Design

Aaron James Runkel Darien, Illinois Communication Studies Marissa D. Rybinski Cum Laude Spring Grove, Illinois Studio Art Kylie E. Ryza Magna Cum Laude Cary, Illinois Elementary Education Miriam Kruse Safford Magna Cum Laude Crystal Lake, Illinois Anthropology Religious Studies Jacob Daniel Salzbrunn Oswego, Illinois Broadcast Communication

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Samantha Kristina Selakovich Magna Cum Laude Woodridge, Illinois Political Science Samantha S. Serrano Hoffman Estates, Illinois Health Science Julia Anna Siroky Westmont, Illinois Marketing International Business Joseph Smagala Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Interactive Media Studies Jesse J. Solis* Magna Cum Laude Palos Hills, Illinois Political Science

*Degree to be awarded later.

Michael William Sorensen Plainfield, Illinois Political Science

Elizabeth G. Tatosian Algonquin, Illinois Studio Art

Mina E. Sorial Naperville, Illinois Psychology

Payton J. Taylor Lake Villa, Illinois Political Science

Sarantis P. Stamatis Glenview, Illinois Economics

Nicholas Walter Thompson Plainfield, Illinois Sociology

Jette-Mari Stammer Summa Cum Laude Tallinn, Estonia Social Entrepreneurship Organizational Communication

Isaac James Thornsen Spring Lake, Michigan Music: Jazz Studies

Erin Nicole Steele Magna Cum Laude St. Charles, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Interactive Media Technology Meghan Cristina Strange Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Journalism Savannah Susan Strasser* Countryside, Illinois Elementary Education John Streit Naperville, Illinois Graphic Design Srinidhi V. Subramanian Summa Cum Laude Bloomingdale, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Interactive Media Technology Kaede Sugano Tokyo, Japan Interactive Media Studies William Swofford Palatine, Illinois Psychology Heba Eman Syed* Lombard, Illinois Environmental Studies: Sustainability Brandon Alan Szabo Naperville, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Convergent-Media Journalism

Thomas Urso Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Sport Management Monserrat Valerio Magna Cum Laude Bloomingdale, Illinois Psychology Sociology Eddie Villalobos Rochelle, Illinois Communication Studies

Jarod Thornton Chicago, Illinois Sport Management

Andrew James Wagner St. Charles, Illinois Art Education: K-12 Secondary Education

Carlos D. Tiscareno Glendale Heights, Illinois Sport Management: General Business

Alyson Walz Mokena, Illinois Environmental Studies: Sustainability

Callie Sue Todaro Cum Laude Red Bud, Illinois Journalism

Mia Warzynski Cum Laude Morris, Illinois Studio Art

Angel Selena Tovar Chicago, Illinois Psychology

Victoria Watkins Cum Laude Tinley Park, Illinois Psychology

Gabrielle Jolie Tozier Summa Cum Laude Wheaton, Illinois English Education Secondary Education Randy Thomas Tran Bolingbrook, Illinois Writing Brianna Nicole Travers Schaumburg, Illinois Elementary Education Abigail Triebe Cum Laude Gurnee, Illinois Sport Management Zane Michael Trumann Milford, Illinois Journalism Guadalupe Barajas Turriff Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Psychology

Grace E. Watson Summa Cum Laude Lockport, Illinois Sociology Anthropology

Blake Williams Aurora, Illinois Sport Management Morgan Faith Williams Avon, Ohio Psychology MaKayla Renee Wilson Aurora, Illinois Music Jared Wojcik McHenry, Illinois Management John Wolf New Lenox, Illinois Computer Science Nicole Wolski Schaumburg, Illinois Organizational Communication Sydney Chrystina Yurt* Yorkville, Illinois Political Science Joseph Alek Zabawsky Warrenville, Illinois Sociology Cristofer Zavala Cum Laude Crest Hill, Illinois Psychology

Lauren Louise Weber Oswego, Illinois Psychology Benjamin Ryan Weiss Naperville, Illinois Theatre: Acting Genevieve X. Weiss Cum Laude College Scholar Sandwich, Illinois Graphic Design Zachary Arthur Weiss Bolingbrook, Illinois Political Science

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*Degree to be awarded later.

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Jeremy Michael Weitendorf Cum Laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Music

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTR ATION Diego Aguirre Salazar Magna Cum Laude Joliet, Illinois Accounting

John Edward Bullard Hinckley, Illinois Accounting Finance

Lauren Patricia DiGrazia Naperville, Illinois Accounting Finance

Issac Albarran Cid Summit, Illinois Management

Ian Jack Buske Magna Cum Laude Clive, Iowa Marketing Sport Management

Holland T. Dillon* Naperville, Illinois Marketing

Jake M. Allgood Naperville, Illinois Business Economics Kevin Amaya Romeoville, Illinois Accounting Tea Ambo Magna Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Accounting Jack Armstrong Westmont, Illinois Human Resource Management David John Atkenson Burr Ridge, Illinois Finance Riley Bachinski Cum Laude Savage, Minnesota Management Marketing Alexandra Marie Barrett Northbrook, Illinois Accounting Jacob D. Beavers Waterman, Illinois Marketing Logan Allyn Benson Naperville, Illinois Business Economics Derek T. H. Bex Cum Laude Batavia, Illinois Finance

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Myah Noelle Boelk Mendota, Illinois Finance Katlyn E. Brucki Cum Laude Oswego, Illinois Management

Yuning Ding* Anhui Province, China Human Resource Management

Pablo Bustamante Nadeau Hartford, Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Sara E. Callahan Cortland, Illinois Human Resource Management Jeremy Victor Cardenas Summa Cum Laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Marketing Finance Nicholas R. Corlett Park Ridge, Illinois Marketing Samantha Rachell Crane Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Accounting Management

Sydney Dryier Plainfield, Illinois Marketing Emma Lyn Duncan Cum Laude Downers Grove, Illinois Entrepreneurship Finance Kimberly Ann Egan Summa Cum Laude Cincinnati, Ohio Marketing Tressa I. Ferguson Magna Cum Laude Willowbrook, Illinois Management Marketing

Marisol Cruz Mount Prospect, Illinois Marketing

Luke Jacob Fox Summa Cum Laude Bartlett, Illinois Accounting

Tanya Czosek Magna Cum Laude Wadsworth, Illinois Marketing Social Entrepreneurship

Nicholas Antonio Franchi Magna Cum Laude Plainfield, Illinois Human Resource Management Management

Timothy Joseph Davoren Thousand Oaks, California Business Economics Marketing

Alexa Nicole Franks Summa Cum Laude Woodridge, Illinois Management Health Science

Daniel Anthony DeAngelis Cum Laude Bloomingdale, Illinois Finance Nathan B. Dibley Bristol, Indiana Finance Accounting

Autumn P. Gall Magna Cum Laude Somonauk, Illinois Marketing Charles Patrick Gambs Naperville, Illinois Management

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Brian Luciano Gambuzza Plainfield, Illinois Finance Kimberly Garibay Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Joliet, Illinois Accounting Olivia Jean Gatto Summa Cum Laude Batavia, Illinois Human Resource Management Psychology Michael Emilio Gebien Cum Laude Lombard, Illinois Finance Joshua E. Glavanovits Summa Cum Laude Lisle, Illinois Accounting Adrianna D. Gonzalez Joliet, Illinois Accounting Cole Patrick Gregorio Magna Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Management Finance Emilie R. Gruben Geneva, Illinois Marketing Drew J. Guimond Summa Cum Laude Bloomington, Illinois Accounting Stephanie Joy Hall Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Marketing Zachary Nau Hartman Utica, Illinois Finance Emmanuel Herrera Geneva, Illinois Management Conner Lawrence Holderness Washington, Illinois Marketing *Degree to be awarded later.

John Paul Howe* Cum Laude Woodstock, Illinois International Business Yuka Ito Magna Cum Laude Tokyo, Japan Accounting Walter Peter Jaax V Cum Laude Winfield, Illinois Human Resource Management Dane Jajic, Jr. Willowbrook, Illinois Finance Linsy Caroline Jante Cum Laude Grayslake, Illinois Marketing Psychology Mario Phillip Jayes Summa Cum Laude Bartlett, Illinois Management Brian E. Johnson Northbrook, Illinois Finance Colin Matthew Johnson Summa Cum Laude St. Charles, Illinois Finance Business Economics Aaron Michael Jones Plainfield, Illinois Finance Alexis Cheyenne Jones Shorewood, Illinois Accounting Husain Khan* Bolingbrook, Illinois Management

Johnathan Louis Kraemer Oswego, Illinois Finance Griffen Joseph Krause Fox River Grove, Illinois Finance Advaith Kumar Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Marketing Ashley Alexandria Kuzlik* Cum Laude Frankfort, Illinois Marketing Hannah Lynn Lager Cum Laude Rochelle, Illinois Marketing Joli Marie Lavieri Summa Cum Laude Lombard, Illinois International Business Marketing Matthew Li Chicago, Illinois Accounting Dominic L. Listi Crystal Lake, Illinois Marketing Lauren Livernois* Naperville, Illinois Accounting Jaclyn Ann Logan Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Countryside, Illinois Accounting

Kayley Lang McAninch Magna Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Accounting

Jan Philipp Mueller Summa Cum Laude Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany Management

Evan Patrick McCarthy Cum Laude Cincinnati, Ohio Finance

Lukas Münchausen Cum Laude Oslo, Norway International Business

Margaret Anne McInnis Summa Cum Laude Richmond, Illinois Marketing

Garett M. O’Brien Naperville, Illinois Marketing

Joseph J. McKermitt Chicago, Illinois Marketing

Olivia Lina Ott Cum Laude Crystal Lake, Illinois Marketing

Sean Gannon McNamee St. Charles, Illinois Management

Alexandria Cherish Pascente Lisle, Illinois Accounting

Mario E. Mendoza Cum Laude Lockport, Illinois Accounting

Reeka V. Patel Cum Laude Hoffman Estates, Illinois Marketing

Jacob Arthur Meyer Naperville, Illinois Accounting

Quinn S. Peplow Plainfield, Illinois Management

Dania Alexandra Michael Naperville, Illinois Accounting

Benjamin Thomas Pluskota Manhattan, Illinois Business Economics

Camaraëlle Milord Magna Cum Laude Immokalee, Florida Entrepreneurship

Athanasios Psyhogios Naperville, Illinois Accounting

Spencer Monen Summa Cum Laude Winfield, Illinois Accounting Jose Luis Morales Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Management Finance

Donald K. MacNeil Frankfort, Illinois Finance

Amber L. Kingsmill Woodridge, Illinois Management

Stephanie Brooke Madden Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Human Resource Management

Elijah Travon Moreno-Winston Oswego, Illinois Marketing

Brandon David Kopec Naperville, Illinois Marketing

Sarah Bianca Martinez El Paso, Texas Management

Jared William Moser Wheeling, Illinois Entrepreneurship

Maximilian Hernando Ramirez Cum Laude Wheaton, Illinois Accounting Morgan Red Joliet, Illinois Entrepreneurship Megan Elizabeth Riess Cum Laude Wheaton, Illinois Management Thomas M. Rigali Mundelein, Illinois Marketing *Degree to be awarded later.

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Matthew Joseph Quinn Naperville, Illinois Finance

Connor Christian Riss Cum Laude Lindenhurst, Illinois Marketing Finance Hailey M. Rosales Minooka, Illinois Human Resource Management Finance Joshua Nicholas Rossi Cum Laude Morris, Illinois Management Samuel M. Russchenberg* Palatine, Illinois Business Economics Thomas C. Rutter Cum Laude Homer Glen, Illinois Business Economics Alondra Sanchez Lisle, Illinois Management Logan J. Schaefer Cum Laude Peru, Illinois Finance

Erika Christine Schoeller* Magna Cum Laude West Chicago, Illinois Entrepreneurship

Catherine Lorraine Smith Roselle, Illinois Human Resource Management Jose Benjamin Sorto San Salvador, El Salvador Marketing

Zachary James Schoff Lombard, Illinois Marketing Jacob D. See Hampshire, Illinois Finance Mason H. Semmler Cum Laude Oswego, Illinois Finance Natalia Sikon Cum Laude Burbank, Illinois Management Marketing

Karolina Ulinskas Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Homer Glen, Illinois Finance Business Economics

Tyler William Sowl Wheaton, Illinois Marketing

Sarah Alysse Vasilakos St. Charles, Illinois Human Resource Management Marketing

Richard Plamen Stanev Naperville, Illinois Finance

Joseph Michael Villa Naperville, Illinois Finance

Luke James Stogsdill Plainfield, Illinois Management

Collin Boenker Wessel Magna Cum Laude Geneva, Illinois Finance Accounting

Alyssa Nicole Sturino Magna Cum Laude Roselle, Illinois Marketing

Emily Silva Summa Cum Laude Chicago, Illinois Human Resource Management

Andrea Mena* Wheaton, Illinois Marketing

Enzo Silva Plainfield, Illinois Management

Bintou Traoré Calumet City, Illinois Entrepreneurship

Kaeli Nicole Smashey Cooper City, Florida Marketing

Molly S. Whitlock Summa Cum Laude College Scholar North Aurora, Illinois Accounting Environmental Studies: Sustainability Benjamin Matthew Williams Magna Cum Laude Joliet, Illinois Finance Business Economics Anthony Nicholas Zowin Peoria, Illinois Marketing

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Samantha Elizabeth Jegglie Summa Cum Laude Lisle, Illinois Graphic Design

BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION Liana C. Finch Summa Cum Laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental

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Axel Thorin Hageman Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Music Education: Choral

Paul James Mancari* Mokena, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental Diego Ilan Mateo Joliet, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental

Alyssa Nicole Pusateri Cum Laude Plainfield, Illinois Music Education: Choral

Teyah N. Schweig Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Aurora, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental

Fabian Iziah Quintero Cum Laude Hometown, Illinois Music Education: Choral

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*Degree to be awarded later.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Aleksander Halfstad Aagesen Oslo, Norway Computer Science

Zachary Madison Belles Yorkville, Illinois Computer Science

Daniel Michael Acosta Bartlett, Illinois Computer Science

Christine M. Bellino-Lukasik Elk Grove Village, Illinois Exercise Science

Amy Lynne Hong-Hanh Adduci Summa Cum Laude Wheaton, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science

Jeremy Michael Besterman Cum Laude Schaumburg, Illinois Computer Engineering

Fatima Afzal Alauddin Cum Laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science

Nick Tyler Bloch Lake Zurich, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Axel E. Albarran Glendale Heights, Illinois Health Science Sienna Marie Alicea* Addison, Illinois Chemistry

James Amado Brewer Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Physics: Professional Applied Mathematics

Miguel De la Cruz Cabello Cum Laude Toledo, Spain Computer Science Desolina Lucia Dominguez Cum Laude Homer Glen, Illinois Mechanical Engineering Allysha Eva Donnelly Magna Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular Dean Andrew Edson Plainfield, Illinois Mechanical Engineering Jason Stuart England Naperville, Illinois Computer Science

Adrian Demetrice Brown Berkeley, Illinois Neuroscience: Behavioral

Steven Michael Esposito Gurnee, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Bradyn A. Almasy Magna Cum Laude McConnell, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular

Caroline Portugall Canfield Aurora, Illinois Computer Science

Sabha Fatima Aurora, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular Psychology

Matthew Ambrose Chicago, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Gavin T. Carr* Westmont, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular

Clara J. Awad Downers Grove, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular

Jorge Celaya Aurora, Illinois Computer Science

Gavin E. Bauknecht Magna Cum Laude Pontiac, Illinois Electrical Engineering

Victoria J. Cheng Villa Park, Illinois Actuarial Science

Zarrukh Bazarov Samarkand, Uzbekistan Computer Science Kylie M. Bechtold Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Marinette, Wisconsin Health Science Gabrielle Grace Behmer Rockford, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular

Michael Thomas Conkright Cum Laude Downers Grove, Illinois Actuarial Science Adam Crowe* Geneva, Illinois Physics: Professional Joshua Richard Czajka North Riverside, Illinois Computer Science

Patrick John Fransen II Cypress, Texas Mechanical Engineering Crysta Nicole French Plainfield, Illinois Exercise Science Annette Frances Fulco* Yorkville, Illinois Exercise Science Christina Marie Gaggiano Summa Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Psychology Alexis Paige Gibson Bolingbrook, Illinois Exercise Science Aireal A. Gomez Aurora, Illinois Exercise Science

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Elizabeth H. Gora Romeoville, Illinois Biochemistry Adam James Green Magna Cum Laude Oswego, Illinois Mechanical Engineering Hunter T. Greve Morris, Illinois Electrical Engineering Ian William Gugel Antioch, Illinois Computer Science Nestor Daniel Gutierrez Melrose Park, Illinois Electrical Engineering Mohammad Shayan Hafezi-Mashhadi Woodridge, Illinois Computer Science Stephanie Marie Hansen Cum Laude Plainfield, Illinois Health Science Cody Allen Hardt Magna Cum Laude Hudson, Illinois Mechanical Engineering Dylan James Harper Summa Cum Laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Computer Science Trenton Casmir Herubin Cum Laude Prior Lake, Minnesota Mechanical Engineering Juri Hoda Magna Cum Laude Neyagawa, Osaka, Japan Neuroscience: Molecular Kathryn Mae Holland Flossmoor, Illinois Health Science

*Degree to be awarded later.

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Kyle Grant Bell Joliet, Illinois Actuarial Science Economics

Colleen Murphy Clancy Deerfield, Illinois Physics: Professional

Kalen Michael Fellows Spring Grove, Illinois Physics: Professional

Dorian James Gonzalez DeKalb, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Hailey M. Hotter Jefferson, Wisconsin Biology

Javeria Zermeen Khan Lombard, Illinois Health Science

Michael B. Laurich Downers Grove, Illinois Exercise Science

Thomas E. Mitchell Wilmington, Ohio Mechanical Engineering

Riley Christopher Hughes Cantrall, Illinois Exercise Science

Collin James Kingsbury Morris, Illinois Economics

Andrew J. Lehman Round Lake, Illinois Exercise Science

Egypt Masani Dara Moyenda Maywood, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science

Loradana Nicole Imrisek Summa Cum Laude Carol Stream, Illinois Health Science

Hannah Katherine Kirby Summa Cum Laude Sycamore, Illinois Exercise Science

Emily Jane Lenaghan Geneva, Illinois Psychology

Emerson Claire Mussey Cum Laude Normal, Illinois Exercise Science

William E. Jandak Jr. Magna Cum Laude Rochelle, Illinois Electrical Engineering

Joseph Edward Klaips Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Mathematics Physics: Interdisciplinary

Sara J. Jeske Summa Cum Laude Bloomingdale, Illinois Actuarial Science Sarah Felicia Jochum Summa Cum Laude Batavia, Illinois Actuarial Science Brian Campbell Johnston Johnsburg, Illinois Mechanical Engineering Kamron Kaba-Williams Madison, Alabama Exercise Science Joseph John Kaminski Cum Laude McHenry, Illinois Physics: Professional Julia Ann Kaspari Cum Laude Wood Dale, Illinois Actuarial Science Isabella Rosa Kass* Oak Lawn, Illinois Psychology Lauren Linnae Kats Cum Laude Wheaton, Illinois Health Science

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Jackson Walter Kelsch Naperville, Illinois Computer Science

Angelica Elzbieta Komperda Bolingbrook, Illinois Marketing Jessica Nicole Kowalczyk Arlington Heights, Illinois Exercise Science Stephanie Michele Kowalczyk Arlington Heights, Illinois Exercise Science Reilly Koyl Magna Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Actuarial Science Julia Victoria Krzyzak Warrenville, Illinois Health Science Michelle Sophia Kurcina Downers Grove, Illinois Exercise Science Allison F. Lambert Mundelein, Illinois Psychology Danielle Josephine Lambert Mundelein, Illinois Exercise Science Shaune Connor Lapp* South Bend, Indiana Psychology Elijah Michael Larson Hawthorn Woods, Illinois Electrical Engineering

Mary Catherine Leskovec Magna Cum Laude College Scholar Twinsburg, Ohio Neuroscience: Molecular

Magdalene Myrda Magna Cum Laude Palos Heights, Illinois Exercise Science

Eun Bi Lim Summa Cum Laude Seoul, South Korea Biology: Biomedical Science

Jacob D. Nave Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Actuarial Science

McKenzie Rae Linden* Magna Cum Laude Algonquin, Illinois Psychology Neuroscience: Behavioral

Meri Nushi College Scholar Wheaton, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular Psychology

Kayla Arlyn Lipp* Round Lake Beach, Illinois Exercise Science

Amanda Obrist Wheaton, Illinois Exercise Science

Katherine Marcoux Magna Cum Laude Littleton, Colorado Health Science

Jessica A. Parenti Magna Cum Laude Westchester, Illinois Health Science

Richard Michael Maziarka* Orland Park, Illinois Exercise Science

Jocelyn Lissette Parra Arlington Heights, Illinois Exercise Science

Thomas Michael McClernon Oswego, Illinois Computer Science

Nimeshkumar H. Patel Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Electrical Engineering

Magnus Meyer Cum Laude Nesbru, Norway Computer Science

Cole S. Paulline Naperville, Illinois Computer Science

Alexander David Miller Plainfield, Illinois Economics Jake Logan Miller Magna Cum Laude Los Angeles, California Neuroscience: Behavioral

Alya Jehanzeb Khan Cum Laude College Scholar Naperville, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular

Allison P. Pearson Des Plaines, Illinois Exercise Science Psychology Caden X. Perez South Elgin, Illinois Computer Engineering Robert Tyler Piezker Larson Winneconne, Wisconsin Exercise Science

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*Degree to be awarded later.

America Itzel Pineda Soto Chicago, Illinois Exercise Science

Thomas Sevcik Magna Cum Laude Des Plaines, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Stefanie Kathryn Podock Magna Cum Laude Westchester, Illinois Health Science

Jason Daniel Shanner St. Charles, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Sasha Alla Prinos Plainfield, Illinois Psychology

Erik Francis Shelerud Byron, Minnesota Exercise Science

Betsy T. Ramirez Romeoville, Illinois Actuarial Science

Margaret Irene Sim Bloomingdale, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular Psychology

Julian Andrew Rivera Elmwood Park, Illinois Mechanical Engineering Thomas O. Rohr Magna Cum Laude Rochester, Indiana Mathematics Michael S. Rojas Yorkville, Illinois Mechanical Engineering Nicholas J. Rubino Cum Laude Beverly, Illinois Mechanical Engineering David V. Rudenya Summa Cum Laude Aurora, Illinois Computer Science Samuel G. Saldana Lockport, Illinois Chemistry ACS Colin William Scherry Plainfield, Illinois Physics: Professional Hailey Jordan Schield Cum Laude Naperville, Illinois Exercise Science

Jeredie Junior Sinzinkayo Cum Laude Bujumbura, Burundi Actuarial Science Sarah Margaret Smith New Lenox, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science Brett A. Stogsdill Lockport, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science Javier Suarez Balsera Summa Cum Laude Madrid, Spain Mechanical Engineering Sophia Francis Summers College Scholar Toledo, Ohio Actuarial Science Tramequa L. Surratt Rockford, Illinois Health Science Brennan S. Sweeney Magna Cum Laude Earlville, Illinois Applied Mathematics

Joseph Talbot* Naperville, Illinois Psychology Alison Violet Tasso Lemont, Illinois Exercise Science Stefania Gabriela Tirado Cum Laude Bloomingdale, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular Jonathan Vargas* Oak Lawn, Illinois Mechanical Engineering Joshua D. Vegetabile Shorewood, Illinois Chemistry Enrique Vicenteno* Wheaton, Illinois Psychology Emily D. Walden Summa Cum Laude Evergreen Park, Illinois Actuarial Science Colten Way Geraldton, Western Australia Exercise Science Ethen David Shane Wetzel Cum Laude Roscoe, Illinois Exercise Science Madison Marie Wright Cum Laude Pontiac, Illinois Exercise Science Isiah Jadrian Ziegler Carpentersville , Illinois Finance Economics Alexandra Katherine Zugaj Magna Cum Laude Chicago, Illinois Exercise Science

Shawna Marie Schmitt Cum Laude Bartlett, Illinois Health Science

Brent Troy Swenson Hoffman Estates, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Jonathon P. Zydlo Glendale Heights, Illinois Exercise Science

Marco F. Serafini Cum Laude Roselle, Illinois Exercise Science

Robert Szabad Cum Laude Budapest, Hungary Biology: Biological Science

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*Degree to be awarded later.

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Maureen Sweeney Lombard, Illinois Electrical Engineering

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Holly Humphrey ’79 Chair President; The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation; New York, New York

Jon DeSouza ’98 President & CEO Harting Americas, Harting, Inc.; Naperville, Illinois

Andrea M. Beck ’97 Vice Chair, Business Affairs Committee Independent Financial Consultant; New York, New York

Nancy Naumann ’79 Hanson Teacher (Retired); Naperville Community Unit School District 203; Chicago, Illinois

Esther T. Benjamin ’90 Vice Chair, Enrollment Management & Marketing Committee CEO & Executive Director; World Education Services, New York, New York

Kris Hartner Owner; Naperville Running Company; Naperville, Illinois

Erin L. Bishop ’93 Vice Chair, Student Affairs & Athletics Committee Senior Corporate Counsel; Caterpillar Inc.; Nashville, Tennessee Dr. Maureen Ryan ’83 Vice Chair, Academic Affairs Committee Senior Director; Seattle Genetics, Inc.; Bothell, Washington Donald C. Sharp Vice Chair, Institutional Advancement Committee President and CEO; Coolfire Solutions; St. Louis, Missouri Kevin M. Gensler Secretary of the Board, Chair of the Liaison Committee President; Dommermuth, Cobine, West, Gensler, Philipchuck, Corrigan & Bernhard, Ltd.; Naperville, Illinois

Tom Miers Market President; Naperville Bank and Trust, a Wintrust Community Bank; Naperville, Illinois Tracie Morris ’02 Chief People Officer; Corewell Health; Grand Rapids, Michigan

Dr. InSun Ho ’81 Division Lead; RSM & Product Stewardship; Abbott Labs; Abbott Park, Illinois Steven H. Hoeft ’73 Attorney (Retired); McDermott, Will & Emery; Chicago, Illinois Peter P. Jones ’76 CEO; Mind Safety Management, LLC; St. Louis, Missouri Bishop Hee-Soo Jung Bishop; Wisconsin Conference; The United Methodist Church; Sun Prairie, Wisconsin John Kaltenmark Independent Consultant and Board Member (Retired); St. Charles, Illinois David W. Kelsch President & CEO; Advanced Data Technologies, Inc.; Naperville, Illinois Annette Kenney EVP/Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer; Edward-Elmhurst Health; Naperville, Illinois

Joseph Mallon ’80 Chair, Audit Committee Partner (Retired); Deloitte & Touche, LLP; Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Sanjeeb Khatua Chief Physician Executive; NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health, Naperville, Illinois

Dr. Kathryn Birkett Superintendent of Schools (Retired) Indian Prairie School District 204; Geneva, Illinois

J. Raymond Kinney, III (H) ’10 Principal; Blooming Color and Maclyn Group; Naperville, Illinois

Matthew S. Brill ’97 Derivatives Trader; Tourmaline Partners; Pottstown, Pennsylvania Dr. Donna M. Carroll Interim President; North Central College; Naperville, Illinois #NCGrad2023

Connor McGury ’18 / M ’20 North Central College Alumni Board President, Senior CS Strategy & Innovation Consultant; Publicis Sapient; Chicago, Illinois

James A. McDermet M ’92 Senior Vice President, Global and Americas Operations (Retired); Starbucks Corporation; Mercer Island, Washington

Michael R. Naset Senior Partner (Retired); Accenture LLP; Naperville, Illinois Jeffrey J. Oesterle ’76 Owner; Plaza Properties; Shererville, Indiana Steven Rubin Partner; Kitchens To Go by Mobile Modular; Naperville, Illinois Rowena Felix-Salas ’84 General Manager/CoOwner; Hotel Baker; St. Charles, Illinois Bishop Dan Schwerin Bishop; Northern Illinois Conference; The United Methodist Church; Chicago, Illinois Stephen T. Sellers ’76 CEO; Applied Noetics; Batavia, Illinois Dr. Ali Setork President; DynaCom Management, Inc.; Naperville, Illinois Dr. Jeffrey K. Swallow ’94 Chairman and CEO (Retired); Magnetrol International Incorporated; Aurora, Illinois Scott Wehrli ’91 Secretary/Treasurer and Partner; Dukane Precast, Inc.; Naperville, Illinois Lee J. Woolley ’85 Senior Executive; Metallicus; San Francisco, California Maria E. Wynne ’77 CEO; Leadership Greater Chicago; Chicago, Illinois

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Life Trustees: Dr. John D. Bramsen ’60 Donald J. Hackl Holly I. Myers ’69 Dr. Richard G. Norenberg ’55 Richard F. Wehrli ’56 Dr. Herman B. White Jr. Dr. Harold R. Wilde (H) ’15 Robert A. Wislow ’67 Dr. Beth Thomas ’63 Zimmerman Honorary Trustees: James E. Bramsen ’59 George A. Darrell Leota Buss ’51 Ester Dr. John M. Giannini ’84 John L. Novak ’64 William N. Plamondon Rick Spencer (H) ’22 Dr. Myron Wentz ’63, (H) ’11

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Photo Station 1: Jefferson Lawn, one block north of Chicago Ave. on Brainard St.

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Photo Station 2: Old Main lawn, three blocks north of Chicago Ave. on Brainard St.

Photo Station 3: On the Fine Arts Center front lawn at the corner of Chicago Ave. and Ellsworth St. Take Brainard St. one block north to Chicago Ave., then one block west.

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